UK Mobile networks APN settings

One of the most irritating things we come across is when we swap sim-cards is the Internet or APN settings. It becomes even worse of a issue when you arrive in a new country. The handset provider promises the phone they gave you is unlocked and GSM, it will work anywhere in the world with any network. It might work but imagine arriving in a new country and upon purchasing a local sim only to find out you cant use the Internet. The option is there to call the network but one needs to be extremely patient to get through all the options.

Imagine a scenario where you need instant access to your emails and maps but cant. We at analyse trends came up with this idea to put in place a page with all the relevant APN settings for Major UK networks. Its always a good idea to get hold of such information in advance so upon arriving here you should not feel disconnected.

T-Mobile APN settings:

 Internet settings:

Profile name	T-Mobile Mobile Internet
Homepage	http://www.t-mobile-favourites.co.uk
APN	general.t-mobile.uk
Username	user
Password	Tm

Vodafone settings

Name: Contract WAP
APN: wap.vodafone.co.uk
Proxy: Not set
Port: Not set
Username: wap
Password: wap (presumption)
Server: Not set
MMSC: http://mms.vodafone.co.uk/servlets/mms
MMS proxy: 212.183.137.012
MMS Port: 8799
MCC: 234
MNC: 15
Authentication type: PAP
APN type: default,mms, supl,dun
APN protocol: IPv4 (unchangeable)
Enable/disable APN: APN enabled
Bearer: Unspecified

Orange APN settings

Name = Orange Internet

APN = orangeinternet (case sensitive)

MCC:234

MNC:33

APN Type: default

Ignore everything else and leave it as <Not set>

Then press menu and save and then turn off the phone and restart and you are done!

O2 APN Settings

Name  = O2 Pay Monthly

APN    =  wap.o2.co.uk

Proxy =  193.113.200.195

Port  = 8080

Username = o2wap

Password = password

Server

MMSC = http://mmsc.mms.o2.co.uk:8002

MMS Port = 8080

MCC   = 10

Authentication type = PAP

APN  = *

Tap save

Vodafone APN Settings

Name    = Vodafone internet

APN = internet

Proxy = <not set>

Port = <not set>

Username = web

Password = web

Server = <not set>

MMSC = <not set>

MMS Proxy = <not set>

MMS Port =  <not set>

MMS Protocol = <not set>

MCC = 234

MNC = 15

Authentication type =    none

APN type = default

Talkmobile APN Settings

Setting type - MMS GPRS	Account type - Talkmobile Pay Monthly	Account type - Talkmobile Pay As You Go
Name of the MMS service (as it should appear on the handset menu)	Talkmob MMS	Talkmob PAYG MMS
MMSC-Address	http://mms.talkmobile.co.uk/ servlets/mms	http://mms.talkmobile.co.uk/ servlets/mms
Proxy IP Address	212.183.137.012	212.183.137.012
Proxy port for MMS connection	9201 (WAP1.x) or 8799 (WAP2.0)	9201 (WAP1.x) or 8799 (WAP2.0)
Access Point Name (APN) address	talkmobile.co.uk	payg.talkmobile.co.uk
Access-Point Username	wap	wap
Access-Point Password	wap	wap

Setting type - WAP GPRS	Account type - Talkmobile Contract	Account type - Talkmobile PAYG
Name of the WAP service (as it should appear on the handset menu)	Talkmob WAP	Talkmob PAYG WAP
Homepage URL	http://wap.talkmobile.co.uk	http://wap.talkmobile.co.uk
Proxy IP Address	212.183.137.012	212.183.137.012
Supported port settings for your standard and TCP/IP WAP service.	8799 for WAP 2.0 9201 for WAP 1.x	8799 for WAP 2.0 9201 for WAP 1.x
Access Point Name (APN) address	talkmobile.co.uk	payg.talkmobile.co.uk
Access Login Type	(Automatic)	(Automatic)
Access-Point Username	wap	wap

Setting type - Internet GPRS	Account type - Talkmobile Contract	Account type - Talkmobile PAYG
Name of the Internet service (as it should appear on the handset menu)	Talkmob Internet	Talkmob PAYG Int
Access Point Name (APN) address	talkmobile.co.uk	payg.talkmobile.co.uk

Mobile Number Porting

Mobile phone industry is one of the most competitive ones out there. The networks will do whatever it takes to attract a customer even if they have to give out TV or an ipad. Some retailers go as far as offering cash incentives if you go through their channel. In this ever-growing industry the customer is the king and is spoilt for choice. Little wonder when a customer mobile contract comes to an end there are so many tempting deals that one does not feel any loyalty towards their provider. If one does get tempted then the ordeal one has to go through to retain their number is like Mission Impossible 4 but without Hawkeye….!!oops

We at analyse trends have tried to make life a little simpler for people as the exercise to retain your number can be cumbersome coupled with retention techniques deployed by network advisers makes it a nightmare. So many times have we come across a deal on a different network and willing to change only to be made to stay. Fear not Team Analyse is here to save the day and put you on the right path.

MNP or Mobile Number Porting is a process alien to many but we are here to make you aware how easy it actually is. All it requires is a little bit of an effort on our part.

This is how the process starts:

·      First Call your existing network and after getting through to a real person request a PAC (Portability Authorisation Code) code. This code authorises a customer to take their number across to a different network.

·      Secondly Present the PAC code at Point of sale to make sure a request for porting is put through. It only takes two working days for a number to transfer from one network to another.

If for some reason one is not able to obtain PAC code then most networks do allow post sale MNP.

Following is a table, which has all the networks and the process they undertake to complete a port:

Name	MNP	Time	POS or Post sale	Prepay to Post-pay
O2	Yes	48 hrs	Both	Yes
Vodafone	Yes	48 hrs	Both	Yes
Orange	Yes	48 hrs	Both	n/a
T-mobile	Yes	48 hrs	Both	n/a
3	Yes	48 hrs	Both	n/a
Talkmobile	Yes	48 hrs	POS Only	n/a

The information presented is based on the current terms and conditions of the network; these are subject to change as per network requirements.

We at team analyse hope this will help you in understanding as well as undertaking the process.